Monday, November 28, 2011

Hello my raviolis. Grampy and grandma-ma spent thanksgiving in NY with Kit Kat and her family. We had such a good time and while there, I showed her how to make a no sew tutu. Using tulle on rolls, you cut them in lengths of 20 inches (start by cutting about 50 of them) and then measure a piece of elastic around your waiste and tie it off. You will then tie each piece of tulle around the elastic band. To make this easier, slip the elastic band around a small pillow or a binder as shown in the photo below, while you are tying each piece to the elastic.

You keep tying the tulle until the elastic is covered and then your tutu is finished and read to wear.

Silly Kit Kat decided to shove some tulle up Grampy's nose. Grampy is a good sport.

Kaitlyn then decided that Grampy should wear the tutu...on his head. It sure is pretty with all of the pink and lilac tulle.

Kaitlyn decided that Diesel should also wear the tutu on his head. That is one crazy Kit Kat.

Finally, the crazy Kit Kat put the tutu on her head. Silly girl, you are supposed to wear it around your waist. I can see you are having fun with your tutu.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Hello my ravioilis. Today I have a wonderful video to share with you. This young man took video of all of the places he drove through when he decided to road trip around America visiting friends and relatives. It put together almost 3 hours worth of video and then sped it up for a 5 minute trip around our beautiful country.

Grandma-ma and Grampy have driven through many of these places but there are a lot that we haven't. I love to roadtrip, don't you? Have a wonderful day, ravs. Grandma-ma loves you.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Hello my raviolis. While you were out trick or treating, grandma-ma drove to her bosses house to see the Halloween light show he had going. It was really neat so I took a picture and a short video for you.

There were fog machines and lots of lights and huge lit masks that looked like they were singing songs.

A short video of the singing ghost faces. They sang lots of different Halloween songs. It was a lot of fun to watch. My boss built all of the light shows and set up the music and the light ghosts with controllers so they sing and move to the music. He is a very clever man. Have a wonderful day my raviolis. Love grandma-ma.

Why Raviolis?

I have always called my grand-daughter my little, three cheese ravioli (EIGHT cheese now, as she has requested upon turning eight). More raviolis are showing up much to my delight and joy. When asked why I call my grandchildren raviolis, I say it is because they are little hot pockets of goodness...just like raviolis. And everybody loves raviolis!

Raviolis for lunch is for my grandchildren

and I miss you all. This blog is created for each and every one of you, my little raviolis. This is grandma-ma's way of saying that she loves you and misses you and until I can squeeze the little hot pockets of goodness out of you when I see you next, perhaps you will stop by this blog created just for you. Hugs and kisses and lots of giggles to all of you...with loads of love - Grandma-ma.

Our furry, scaly, slimy, and feathered family

Meet them all and say good boy or sweet girl.

Kota

belonged to Grandma-ma and is Heaven with Grampy and Peaches.

Peaches

belonged to Aunt Renee and is in heaven.

Squirt

belongs to Lili, Owen, Caleb, Cristi and Aaron who live in Aurora

The twin tree frogs

who live in Grandma-ma's and Grampy's baby pool

Diesel

belongs to Kaitlyn, Connor, & Kelsey and lives in New York

Madison

belongs to Kaitlyn, Connor, and Kelsey

Lavender and Sunshine

belong to Caleb, Owen and Lili in Aurora, CO

The twin lizards

that live on Grandma-ma's & Grampy's screen door

Sushi

belongs to Grandma-ma and loves to swim in a pretty tank on her shelf at work.